Michael Brower - Lawyer in Muskegon, MI

Michael A. Brower

Administrative law Attorney at Muskegon, MI

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Not your typical lawyer......

About Michael

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Practice areas

Administrative law

70%

Specialize in Michigan Liquor License transfers and all related matters. -Purchase/Sale of bars, convenience stores, etc. -Liquor Control Code violations
Business

15%
Real estate

15%

For five generations, our family has engaged in the "liquor trade." Since 1900, one member of our family has, at all times, been engaged in the sale, transportation, or licensing of alcohol. I am proudly carrying on the family tradition.

By combining Jim Stariha's 46 years of liquor licensing & business law experience with my drive and thirst for knowledge, Jim and I have crafted "Stariha & Brower, PLC" the premier liquor licensing firm in Michigan. We work closely with manufacturers and retails in any matters involving licensing - including transfers, sales, liquor violations, and more. In addition, our backgrounds in property law and business law allow us to serve clients in a "one-stop-shop" manner, managing the various issues that may arise for any client.

On a personal note -

I am a proud resident of Muskegon and an afficianado of all things related to "Pure Michigan." Born and raised near the big lake, I enjoy spending my summers on the water. Much of my free time is spent with my wonderful wife and my two dogs.

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Licensed for 11 years

State MI

Status Active And In Good Standing

Acquired 2011

Updated 12/26/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Stariha & Brower PLC

800 First St #357

Muskegon, MI, 49443

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Posted by April | January 30, 2014

Not your typical lawyer......

I was referred to Micheal to have a will done. I found him to be very personalbe and comfortable to deal with. Michael was also extremely reasonable with his rates. The work was done when he said it would be done. I had to change a couple of things toward the end and he graciously did this without any inconvience shown at all. I would go back to him for further work if necessary.

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AVVO RATING 7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

Co-Founder / Managing Member
18th Amendment Spirits Co
2015 - Present

Adjunct Professor
Michigan State University College Of Law
2014 - Present

Co-Owner / Beer Barrister
Pigeon Hill Brewing Company
2012 - Present

Attorney / Co-Founder
Stariha & Brower, PLC
2011 - Present

Clerk
James R. Stariha, Attorney at Law
2011 - 2011

Research Assistant - Roberta Kwall
DePaul University College of Law
2009 - 2011

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Education

DePaul University College of Law
J.D. - Summa Cum Laude
2011

Legal Cases

Fuel Pump Inventory Requirement
In favor of client

Appeal of Liquor License Denial - Violation History & Foreign Source of Funds
In favor of client

Appeal of Liquor License Denial - Felony
In favor of client

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Associations

Michigan Business Broker's Association
2012 - Present

Michigan Food and Beverage Association
2012 - Present

Michigan Licensed Beverage Association
Vice President - Unit 32
2011 - Present

Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Graduated Summa Cum Laude
DePaul University College of Law
2011

Publications

Michigan Hospitality Review
Michigan's Secondary Use Advertising Ban: Archaic, Unconstitutional, and About the Money
2013

Stariha & Brower, PLC
Licensed Business Handbook (A guide for liquor-licensed businesses)
2012

DePaul Law Review
The "Backlash" of the Implied Warranty of Habitability: Theory vs. Analysis
2011

Speaking Engagements

Michigan Business Brokers Continuing Education Course
Michigan Liquor Law & Liquor License Transfers
2012

Attorney endorsements

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Eric Grimm

Administrative law Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Friend

"Securing liquor licenses is a specialized field, and it helps to have a lawyer who knows his way around the Liquor Control Commission. Michael Brower is a smart lawyer, all-around good guy, and has quickly become the go-to person in Muskegon and surrounding counties for LCC projects."

Nicholas Vander Veen

Administrative law Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is far and away one of the sharpest attorneys I know when it comes to Liquor Law in the State of Michigan. His friendly and outgoing demeanor belie his tenacity as an attorney. I cannot say enough about Michael, his results speak volumes."